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772C0644A

(02/03)

PRINTED IN UNITED-STATES

Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor

Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY

Models 0616G

6616G
6616H

Summary of Contents for 0616G

Page 1: ...772C0644A 02 03 PRINTED IN UNITED STATES Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor Operator s Manual IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Models 0616G 6616G 6616H ...

Page 2: ...n the model plate is very important if you need help from your local dealer You can locate the model number by looking beneath the seat A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any question regarding ...

Page 3: ...ike Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator 8 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 9 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks an...

Page 4: ...hide obstacles 3 Use slow speed Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action 4 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stabi...

Page 5: ...ve gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle d Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e Extinguish all cigarettes ci...

Page 6: ...inal equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 12 Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine 13 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 14 Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas oil etc to protect the environment WARNING YOUR RESPO...

Page 7: ...7 Safety labels found on your machine S30011 MAX 20 S30544 ...

Page 8: ...P E Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes WARNING ...

Page 9: ...rces of ignition Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tractor Read instructions carefully IMPORTANT Your tractor is shipped with oil how ever you MUST check the oil level before operating Be careful not to overfill Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to smoke This will result in poor engine perfor mance and could cause permanen...

Page 10: ... knob NEVER both A PTO Power Take off Lever Models with manual PTO G Cruise Control Button PTO Power Take off Knob Models with electrique PTO H Ignition Switch B Systems Indicator Monitor Hour Meter I Brake Pedal C Choke Control J Drive Pedal D Cup Holder K Deck Lift Lever E Throttle Control Lever L Seat Adjustment Lever F Parking Brake Button H E B C G F D K J I L NOTE Steering Wheel not shown fo...

Page 11: ...Indicator Monitor Hour Meter Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel See Figure 5 Figure 5 If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the unit proceed as follows Brake Engage the parking brake PTO Move the PTO lever into the disengaged OFF position It is normal for the Oil light and the Battery light...

Page 12: ... change the height of the cutting deck To use move the lever to the left then place in the notch best suited for your application PTO Power Take off Lever The PTO lever is located on the left side of the dashboard next to the steering wheel Move the PTO lever forward to engage the power to the cutting deck or other separately available attachments move the PTO lever rearward to disengage the power...

Page 13: ...ever or PTO knob must be in the disengaged OFF position to restart the engine On units equipped with an electric PTO the safety interlock system will automatically shut off the PTO if the PTO knob is moved into the engaged ON position with the shift lever in the REVERSE position On units equipped with a manual PTO the safety interlock system will automatically shut off the tractor s engine if the ...

Page 14: ...se to the OFF position Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting Driving The Tractor WARNING Avoid sudden starts ex cessive speed and sudden stops WARNING Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO knob or lever in the disengaged OFF position depressing the brake pedal and engaging the parking brake If leaving the tractor unattended also turn th...

Page 15: ...ng methods Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor Lightly depress the drive pedal To change the direction of travel to reverse when operating with cruise control depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop Then slowly depress the lower portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your foot to travel in revers...

Page 16: ...rging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center After the first two laps reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting This will give a better appearance to the lawn Do not cut t...

Page 17: ...e deck should be between 1 4 inch and 3 8 inch lower than the rear of the deck Adjust if necessary as follows With the tractor parked on a firm level surface place the deck lift lever in the top notch highest position and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade ...

Page 18: ...sition stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed or if the tractor s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied the brake is in need of adjustment The brake disc can be found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of the tractor Adjust if necessary as follows Looking at ...

Page 19: ...e of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your tractor is NOT recommended It may cause damage to electrical components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in a shortened life of the tractor and reduce its serviceability Deck Wash System Your tractor s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system Use the Deck Wash System to ...

Page 20: ...nual for correct plug type and gap specifications Lubrication WARNING Before lubricating repairing or inspecting always disengage PTO move shift lever into neutral position set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Engine Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the Engine Owner s Manual packed with your unit Pivot Points Linkage Lubricate all the pivo...

Page 21: ...balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly When replacing the blade be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked Bottom or with a part number stamped in it facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position IMPORTANT Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 foot pounds and 90 f...

Page 22: ...ase the deck from the deck lift arm See Figure 19 Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor and release the pin into the hole provided Repeat the above steps on the right side of the tractor Figure 19 Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise the lift arms out of the way Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on ...

Page 23: ...e seat NOTE When removing the battery disconnect the NEGATIVE Black wire from it s terminal first followed by the POSITIVE Red wire Re install in reverse order Proper removal of the drive belt requires the removal of several tractor components Read through the following procedure prior to attempting it to determine if you feel you could successfully complete it Engine Pulley or electric PTO clutch...

Page 24: ... PTO the engine pulley is located directly above the electric PTO clutch Lower the engine pulley far enough to be able to remove the upper drive belt from around it Figure 22 IMPORTANT When remounting the electric PTO clutch or engine pulley torque the center hex bolt to between 38 foot pounds and 50 foot pounds Remove the drive belt by feeding it from front to rear toward the hydrostatic transmis...

Page 25: ... seldom fail without a reason The problem must be corrected Check for loose connections in the fuse holder Replace fuse holder if necessary A dead short may be in the cranking or charging circuit where the insulation may have rubbed through and exposed the bare wire Replace the wire or repair with electrician s tape if the wire strands have not been damaged Note Look for a wire pinched between bod...

Page 26: ...ers are considered consumable items and as such are not warranted NOTE Regular maintenance replacement parts and related inspections and adjustments are excluded from coverage when made as part of normal maintenance service TRACTOR ATTACHMENT WARRANTY Mower decks included with your product or sold separately as an attachment for your garden tractors will be warranted according to the above terms o...

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